AHB All Grain Kit English Bitter

Name: AHB All Grain Kit English Bitter
Brand: Australian Home Brewing
SKU: 5500
Price: 76.5 AUD
Availability: InStock

$76.50

Copper-coloured and impeccably balanced, this traditional English Bitter showcases the earthy, floral character of Challenger and Goldings hops against smooth caramel malt from a premium Maris Otter grain bill.

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Quantity:

All grain

4.7-4.9% ABV , English Bitter

Makes 21L

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Australian Home Brewing AHB All Grain Kit English Bitter

$76.50

The details

Copper-coloured and impeccably balanced, this traditional English Bitter showcases the earthy, floral character of Challenger and Goldings hops against smooth caramel malt from a premium Maris Otter grain bill.

Copper-coloured and impeccably balanced, this traditional English Bitter showcases the earthy, floral character of Goldings hops against smooth caramel malt from a premium Maris Otter grain bill.

What's In The Kit

Grain bill: 4.8kg Maris Otter Malt, Medium Crystal Malt, Amber Malt, Wheat Malt
Hops: Goldings
Yeast: Safale S-04 English Ale

Brew Specs

Style: English Bitter
Volume: 21 litres
ABV: 4.7-4.9%
IBU: 53
Colour (EBC): 20-25
Original Gravity: 1.054
Final Gravity: 1.015
Fermentation Temp: 18-21°C

Flavour Profile

Copper in the glass with an off-white head. Earthy, floral aroma from Goldings hops with a hint of marmalade. Smooth caramel malt from the Maris Otter and crystal malts balances a firm, dry bitterness (IBU 53).

Who Is This Kit For

Perfect for brewers who appreciate traditional English ales over modern hop-forward styles. Maris Otter is the gold standard base malt for English bitters and makes a noticeable difference to flavour, worth every extra cent.

Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026.

What's In The Kit

Grain bill: 4.8kg Maris Otter Malt, Medium Crystal Malt, Amber Malt, Wheat Malt
Hops: Challenger, Goldings
Yeast: Safale S-04 English Ale

Brew Specs

Style: English Bitter
Volume: 21 litres
ABV: 4.7-4.9%
IBU: 53
Colour (EBC): 20-25
Original Gravity: 1.054
Final Gravity: 1.015
Fermentation Temp: 18-21°C

Flavour Profile

Copper in the glass with an off-white head. Earthy, floral aroma from Goldings hops with a hint of marmalade. Smooth caramel malt from the Maris Otter and crystal malts balances a firm, dry bitterness (IBU 53).

Who it's for

Perfect for brewers who appreciate traditional English ales over modern hop-forward styles. Maris Otter is the gold standard base malt for English bitters and makes a noticeable difference to flavour, worth every extra cent.

Reviewed by the AHB Brewing Team, June 2026.

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What is Maris Otter malt?

Maris Otter is a heritage English barley variety prized for its rich, biscuity, slightly nutty flavour. It's the preferred base malt for traditional English ales, more characterful than standard pale malt and widely considered the best base malt for bitter and ESB.

What's the difference between an English Bitter and a pale ale?

English Bitter is lower in carbonation, served at cellar temperature, and emphasises earthy hop bitterness with caramel malt over the fruity, aromatic hops of modern pale ales. It's a drier, more nuanced drink built for session drinking.

Is S-04 the right yeast for English Bitter?

Yes, Safale S-04 is a classic English ale strain that produces a clean fermentation with subtle fruity esters and a firm flocculation, giving the beer good clarity and the dry finish typical of the style.

What is an all grain homebrew kit?

An all grain kit gives you everything needed to brew beer from whole malted grains, the same method used by commercial craft breweries. You control the mash, the boil, and the hopping, giving you full recipe flexibility and the freshest possible result.

Customer support:
Monday to Friday, 9-4pm AEST.We normally get back to you within a day—often sooner.

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